Colin Lewes Hanks is a prominent American actor and filmmaker, celebrated for his versatile performances across film and television. He garnered significant acclaim for his portrayal of Gus Grimly in the FX anthology series Fargo (2014–2015), a role that earned him nominations for prestigious awards including a Golden Globe, a Primetime Emmy, and a Critics' Choice Television Award.
Hanks first captured the spotlight with his leading role in the WB's sci-fi series Roswell (1999–2001) and further solidified his status with the comedic film Orange County (2002). His career took a notable turn when he starred in the epic adventure King Kong (2005), showcasing his ability to navigate various genres. His filmography also includes standout performances in The Great Buck Howard (2008), Untraceable (2008), The House Bunny (2008), Parkland (2013), and Elvis & Nixon (2016). Additionally, he gained popularity as Alex Vreeke in the Jumanji franchise (2017–2019).
On television, Hanks played Jack Bailey in the Fox series The Good Guys (2010) and appeared as Travis Marshall in Showtime's Dexter (2011), receiving a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for his work. His other notable television appearances include Greg Short in CBS's Life in Pieces (2015–2019), Barry Lapidus in the Paramount+ miniseries The Offer (2022), and Bob Broberg in Peacock's A Friend of the Family (2022). Hanks also lent his voice to the lead character in the animated web series Talking Tom & Friends (2014–2021).
